This is the place to stop to enjoy the beauty and mystery of butterflies. All in natural settings that helps to lead you into a comfortable encounter with the technicolor flyers the Gardens call you to linger and spend your time in nature with some of its most delicate citizens. Everyone from toddlers to the most experienced of visitors will find much to enjoy and appreciate at the Gardens
I ended up visiting with my sister and her kids and they had the best time looking around and learning about insects and frogs. It's a cute place with lots to look at and learn about.
From the parking lot we were were greeted at the entrance lawn packed with a thick ground cover of clover and native plants. The admission price was easy on the pocketbook. The butterfly house was rated a "5 star awesome" by my granddaughter! The hostess showed us how to identify eggs and difference between male and female Monarchs!. We learned about plants that attract butterflies. The nature walk in the back yard has paths mowed in the shape of a butterfly. There the girls looked for Monarch eggs and caterpillars and even caught a butterfly to take to the butterfly house. I will tell my friends about this wonderful place to be in nature! All ages will enjoy being in this place!
Splendid owners!! And what a beautiful place & facility, as well!! Will be back this upcoming season;), surely!Than You,Allison
I love that it draws attention to helping butterflies. There is a charge to go in the little butterfly house. Is it worth the $5? Probably not but if helps support this cause I will gladly pay it.
ok so a maze that really is just some grass cut into a path? a greenhouse of butterfly's that costs 5 bucks per person thats no bigger than your average garage to walk through.. not worth.. if i could would of asked for gas money back?
This is a gem of a place to go, walk around, and see butterflies of many varieties. The small gift/souvenir area carries some unique items and all are reasonably priced. I will visiting the gardens often this coming spring!
I had seen pictures of friends here with butterflies on their kids and it looked fun. However, it really turned out to be a big waste of time and money. There were only about 10-15 butterflies in the whole thing, and it was so much smaller than I had pictured it. If it were not $5.25 for an adult to enter, then I might not have such a bad taste in my mouth. I could almost go to a museum or zoo for that price! When I heard the price and saw the tiny size of the garden, I wanted to turn around and leave, but my kids were excited to "feed" a butterfly. Worst $12.50 I've spent in a long time.Get more butterflies, and charge $1 per person or $5 per family, then it would be worth it. And the "maze" was not really a maze by the way.
This attraction opened in July of 2013. It is a nature preserve with the mission of educating visitors about butterflies, and to encourage people to start their own butterfly gardens. I went here to see the butterflies, of course, but also to learn about the types of plants I should plant to attract butterflies. I learned first hand by observing that many butterflies were attracted to a particular purple flower, and was pleasantly surprised that they sold the same type of plants for a very affordable price. I planted it the same night! I also enjoyed the walk through the butterfly maze, and the viewing tower. Stop by sometime - current admission prices are only $5 for adults and kids under 13 are free! The log cabin style visitor's center also has space available to rent for meetings and weddings, if you are looking for a beautiful setting for a gathering. My kids loved the little gift shop with butterfly items, too.
This was a great visit! My mom and I had read and article in our local paper and were excited to check it out! Very new destination that operates mostly on volunteer efforts - so there are some things that are still in the works - but it will only get better and better! There is a screened in butterfly garden where monarchs are everywhere. There are a number of Mourning Cloak butterflies as well and other species fluttering around! Butterflies will land on your clothes - or if you are patient the will walk on to your extended finger. There are prairie gardens as well - with walking trails and areas to explore nature. There are caterpillars, and chrysalis at various stages of development and lots of educational opportunities for everyone! Very cool visit! Will definitely go back!